1 David is anointed King in Hebron. 9 Abner maketh Ishbosheth King over Israel. 15 The battle of the servants of David and Ishbosheth. 32 The burial of Asahel.

After this, David [a]asked counsel of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go? He then answered, Unto [b]Hebron.

So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal’s wife the Carmelite.

And David brought up the men that were with [c]him, every man with his household, and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

¶ Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David King over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, (A)that the men of Jabesh Gilead buried Saul.

And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said unto them, Blessed are ye of the Lord, that ye have showed such kindness unto your lord Saul, that you have buried him.

Therefore now the Lord show mercy and [d]truth unto you: and I will recompense you this benefit, because ye have done this thing.

Therefore now let your hands be strong, and be you valiant: albeit your master Saul be dead, yet nevertheless the house of Judah hath anointed me [e]King over them.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 2:1 By the means of the high Priest, as 1 Sam. 23:2 and 2 Sam. 5:19.
  2. 2 Samuel 2:1 Which city was also called Kirjath Arba, Josh. 14:15.
  3. 2 Samuel 2:3 In the time of his persecution.
  4. 2 Samuel 2:6 According to his promise, which is to recompense them that are merciful.
  5. 2 Samuel 2:7 So that you shall not want a Captain and a defender.

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